Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 And that is why I love Mike Green. Major props to Helm and Vanek. Get f*****, Phaneuf. 6 krsmith17, Detroit \# 1 Fan, TheXym and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheXym 2,606 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 1 minute ago, MabusIncarnate said: Mrazek in the mix also, great game out of him. Agreed, but how often does Helm have a multi goal game and Vanek also had the great back check to go with his assists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 Great game. Love seeing Green score a hat trick, I've thought he's been good since he signed here. (Obviously not great defensively but we knew that) Ericsson still sucks, and Miller is still an elite penalty killer. Let's keep it going on Wednesday! 1 Shepard88 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotorCityMadness 388 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 Win # 1 is in the books...much better effort than in Florida!!! Everyone have a good evening! 1 greene709 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheXym 2,606 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 Just now, MotorCityMadness said: Well if that was the case then you would stack the 2 majors on top of one another and the on ice strength would be 5 on 3 for the full 5 mins and captain's choice of who comes back out of the box first after both majors expire...I have been reffing for 20 years now Nice. I always wondered how that worked. Of course, if Ferschweiler was still coaching the PP it would be no goals and a shorty against. Cool that you ref. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shepard88 50 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 3 minutes ago, chaps80 said: Just checked box score. 5-1 Wings...wow what a turnaround!! Vanek's gonna be the man for this team. Mrazek solid again, but got the W this time. I see Errorsson fought Phaneuf in the 1st? How'd that go? lol Better than the puck to the face! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hankzet40 233 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 THAT's the Mike Green we need on a more consistent basis. Nice win after two fairly crappy games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) Can't believe I'm going to say this, but Ericsson hasn't been as completely horrible as everyone hopes he will be. Probably due to limited minutes, but I'll take the guy's that's been decent in his own end and is willing to drop the mitts over 1st pairing Ericsson any day. Edited October 18, 2016 by e_prime 4 Hockeymom1960, kliq, krsmith17 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 Vanek is off to a tip top start BUT he's no Jiri Hudler, not yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 17 minutes ago, brett said: fun but fluky You don't think we're going to the Finals? 1 brett reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 15 minutes ago, e_prime said: Can't believe I'm going to say this, but Ericsson hasn't been as completely horrible as everyone hopes he will be. Probably due to limited minutes, but I'll take the guy's that's been decent in his own end and is willing to drop the mitts over 1st pairing Ericsson any day. That's the thing, he was put in a position where he shouldn't have been. I always thought he'd be a steady third pairing guy. He's been looking pretty decent. Unfortunately his salary isn't matching where he belongs though lol. 2 krsmith17 and e_prime reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,153 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 22 minutes ago, Jersey Wing said: Vanek is off to a tip top start BUT he's no Jiri Hudler, not yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roboturner 562 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 7 hours ago, roboturner said: Looks like Dean Portman is this year's Good Luck Mighty Duck™ 1 joesuffP reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) Loved everything about that game. At times they were completely dominant with their relentless puck pursuit. That's going to be key for this season. They have something they're good at They do get rattled at times and make some dumb mistakes with the puck but overall the D looked a lot better Edited October 18, 2016 by joesuffP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) Just got back from the game, great way to kick off the final year at JLA! The PP was definitely looking good tonight. Obviously Green is not going to score like this every game, but this is what we have needed since Lidstrom retired, a PP QB that has a shot from the point. I thought Zetterberg looked pretty good, not sure how it came off on TV, but he was getting into the corners, battling for the puck and winning those battles. While he has definitely slowed down, he still has something left in the tank. Good move switching him to the Wing. That outlet pass to Helm was awesome. Vanek was also very impressive. I was not a huge fan of the signing as I wanted to Mantha or AA in that spot, but if he continues to play like this I'll have to give Holland credit for this one. I'll give some props to Lefty as well, you wanted this signing and have talked it up for months now.... so far so good! Even E looked good. Ill take what he gave us tonight out of a third pairing guy anyday. Offensively Sheahan didn't look great, made a few blunders. I would like to see him on the fourth line for Miller, and AA in that spot. Edited October 18, 2016 by kliq 6 PavelValerievichDatsyuk, kickazz, krsmith17 and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ami 273 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 anybody think that bugger Phaneuf gets away and league looks the other way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelchairsuperhero 1,453 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 PP looks like a legit threat for the first time in years, and I think Vanek is a big reason. He's been a bright spot for me so far. 3 roboturner, Hockeymom1960 and Shepard88 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacksoni 418 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) Hat off for Mike Green. Pretty hard to score a hat trick from the blueline. Good stuff. And what's with Helmers hands? He is not at all suppose to score that goal. Edited October 18, 2016 by Jacksoni 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number19 159 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) Hard to believe Vanek had 12 min of ice time. Miller had more. Glenny had 2nd most on the team. Edited October 18, 2016 by Number19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 Here are some pics from yesterday: Gordie Howe Entrance Stairway Red Carpet tunnel: For those who have never been to Detroit, the buildings in the background of this pic are in Canada! We entered insanely early, but it looked SO cool it was worth it: 16 puckloo39, Hockeymom1960, redwingmachine and 13 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 looks cool thanks for posting that 1 thegerkin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacksoni 418 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 Vanek has been a very pleasant surprise so far. If he keeps it up, just mostly of what he's done so far he is the steal of the year in my opinion. 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingmachine 189 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 7 minutes ago, Jacksoni said: Vanek has been a very pleasant surprise so far. If he keeps it up, just mostly of what he's done so far he is the steal of the year in my opinion. He very well could be, he is playing like a man possessed. It gives me hope. 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,153 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 I'm sticking with my Vanek 30+ goals. Holland may want to get the ink well filled! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ami 273 Report post Posted October 18, 2016 it very much looks like Phaneuf is in fact getting away with his s***. this league is continue to amaze ... 3 e_prime, thegerkin and Echolalia reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
